Der Inkompatibilismus
Example: Der Inkompatibilismus besagt, dass Freiheit und Determinismus unvereinbar sind.
Definition
"Der Inkompatibilismus" is a philosophical concept asserting that free will and determinism cannot both be true simultaneously. It holds that if determinism is true, then genuine freedom does not exist, emphasizing the incompatibility between freedom and causal necessity.
Etymology
The word "der Inkompatibilismus" comes from the German prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'Kompatibilismus,' which relates to compatibility, and the suffix '-ismus' denoting a doctrine or belief. Thus, it literally means the doctrine of incompatibility. Did you know? The term reflects debates in philosophy about whether free will and determinism can coexist.
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